Abounding Grace

Some think they can sin and get away with it and forget that sinners reap what they sow. Others believe they can’t turn to the Lord because of their sin. But where else can they go? On today’s broadcast we’ll see God’s people waiting twenty years before repenting! If we’re wise we won’t wait and waste the years God has given us! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you’re in a difficult spot today, and wondering how you’re gonna get out of it or make it through? Today on Abounding Grace we consider the marvelous truth that God still does the impossible! This is presented to us in a powerful way in First Samuel chapter 6. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

It’s been well said that there must be conviction before there can be conversion. It’s like the person who is seriously ill and if he doesn’t believe he’s is danger he won’t accept the diagnosis and take the necessary treatment. Spiritually speaking if the symptoms of our condition persist it’s mercy designed to push us toward treatment and healing. Find your place in First Samuel chapter six as we bring you Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We have a tendency to pass the problem on to somebody else rather than deal with it ourselves. But God in His goodness has a way of bringing us to a place where we can no longer “Kick the can down the road.” We give you a case in point on today’s Abounding Grace. When the Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant - God did something about it – and there are quite a few noteworthy lessons we don’t want you to miss. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of a study in First Samuel and we’ll join him in chapter five. At the end of First John, we read, “Dear children keep yourselves from idols.” That may seem like an odd way to end a letter, but no doubt the Lord wanted to emphasize the importance of steering clear of this sort of thing. Idolatry has been an issue through the ages, and certainly not just a thing of the past. And we’ll be reminded today that God is above all of the fake gods. The Philistines needed to understand this, and we do too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you’ve been through a crisis or tragedy in recent months. It can really hit us hard, and we might even wonder at such times, “Why would God do this!” But is it wise to blame God, when bad things happen or calamities occur? We’ll wrestle through that question today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor returns to his study of First Samuel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

From the earthquakes, devastating tornados, wildfires… we’re all too familiar with calamity in this world. And at such times, you might be tempted to blame God, like the people we’ll meet today through our study of First Samuel chapter four. But is God really to blame, and what should our response be when times get tough? We’ll get some answers today on Abounding Grace! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

These are difficult days, there’s no doubt about it. Evil is on the rise, and those that stand for the truth are often ridiculed.But in the midst of the mess, God has an important mission and calling for us. And today you’ll be encouraged to embrace it with open arms, just like Samuel! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

If you take a good hard look at the state of our nation, you could easily be left discouraged. But as we’ll see today, it’s not unlike the nation Samuel grew up in! The Word of God was rare in those days, due to the rebellion and unbelief of the people. In the midst of it all Samuel received God’s call for His life and experienced a fruitful ministry. The same can be said of us, if we’re willing. Today on Abounding Grace we bring you the call of Samuel, found in First Samuel chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Just because your father is the pastor of a church, and you grew up in the church, and even now go to church… doesn’t mean you’re right with God. Today on Abounding Grace we’re reminded of that as we go to First Samuel chapter 2. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we take a look at a touching, heart-felt prayer from Hannah. Her son is about to enter into a life of service to the Lord, and she’s truly thankful not only for what God has done, but for what He’s going to do in the future. You’ll find it in First Samuel chapter 2, and it really is a fantastic and encouraging prayer to carefully consider. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you can look back on your life and an experience you went through that was really difficult. At the time, you couldn’t see beyond the pain. But now, you see much clearer and notice that God accomplished something great through it all! That’s a common experience for the believer, and today on Abounding Grace we’ll see the crisis is God’s tool to accomplish something great. He’ll receive more of you, and you’ll receive more of Him! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

If you’re not experiencing one yourself, I’m sure you can think of someone who is facing a crisis. It’s something we’ll all go through. But today we’ll see that crisis, can actually be God’s tool to develop us into something beautiful. Much like a potter fashioning the clay. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe you find yourself in a desperate place in life, as things have turned south in a hurry. That’s the place we find Hannah, as we open First Samuel chapter one on Abounding Grace. She was barren and wanting a child. It was a tragedy for a woman in that day, and even can be for some still today! She was in a miserable place of desperation. And we’ll see that this desperation in her life led to dedication! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

There are many wonderful people to learn about in God’s word. Great men of faith and action that God used like David and the Apostle Paul. Men who gave their lives for the gospel like Steven. Today we’ll again look at the life and times of a woman of God named Hannah. She had some serious trials in her life, not the least of which was her inability to have a child. Through her story we see that dedication came through desperation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor takes us to First Samuel. This story we’re about to look at reveals that God uses imperfect people and situations. So if this is a difficult time for you, receive wonderful words of encouragement from First Samuel chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Maybe life as you know it right now is challenging. That’s often the case in life. Sometimes it’s fruitful and at other times it’s a grind. Today’s lesson from Galatians chapter five will help explain why, and what can be done to assure greater fruitfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re making our way through Galatians, and today we come to a passage in chapter five that describes the works of the flesh. Pastor Ed breaks them down into three groups for us, the sexual sins, the religious sins and then the social sins. Let’s take this opportunity to examine our lives to see if the works of the flesh are evident in us! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We hope it’s your desire to be a part of a strong, healthy church. But what does a healthy church look like, according to God? We get some clues in Acts chapter two. Pastor Ed Taylor has observed four ingredients in a church that’s Well! And today on Abounding Grace we’ll begin looking at each of these ingredients.The first of which is Learning! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re about to resume our verse by verse study of Galatians with another look into chapter five. Today pastor Ed Taylor raises our awareness to three very real enemies, and breaks down the works of the flesh into four identifiable categories. It will serve to help us rely on God’s resources and grace rather than our own ability in this battle with the flesh. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

In Romans chapter 7 the apostle Paul declared, “Oh wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” Paul certainly isn’t alone in this struggle with the flesh is he? If you want to live a victorious Christian life, keep listening. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see that the way to defeat the flesh is to walk in the Spirit. Which raises the question, how do we walk in the Spirit? Pastor Ed Taylor will address that as we open Galatians chapter five once again. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re developing pastor Ed Taylor’s new study of Galatians. And we’ve entered the highly practical fifth chapter. We’ve established already that we’ve been called to freedom. But as we’ll see today we’re not to use that liberty as an excuse for sin, or as an opportunity to act out in the flesh. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of his study in Galatians, and we pick up where we left off in chapter five. Today pastor Ed will point out that we’ve been called to freedom. So why is it that so many Christians are failing to live in that freedom? Many are going back to legalism, just as the Galatians did so long ago. Let’s see how to get back to living in the simplicity of faith in Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

What makes a sermon good and effective? Today on Abounding Grace we’ll take a look at Peter’s Sermon as recorded for us in Acts chapter two and delivered in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church. What made it so good is it was all about Jesus, it was rooted in Scripture, and fueled by the Holy Spirit! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

How do you relate to God…. on the basis of law or grace? Think that over with us today on Abounding Grace. If you’ve been with us in our study of the book of Galatians you’ll know the Galatian Christians we’re being drawn into legalism. It’s an age-old problem that exists still today. So the apostle Paul stepped in and encouraged them to stand strong in grace. Maybe it’s a message you need to be reminded of as well? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Recently we’ve been going through Galatians, which really emphasizes that we’re to live by grace and not under the law. While we may nod our head in agreement, are we applying what we know into how we live? As we transition to chapter five we get into a very practical portion of the epistle. We’re talking about how to stand strong in grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re in the middle of a helpful study in Galatians, and on our next two programs we aim to complete chapter four. If we had to sum up the first four chapters of the book we could do so with these words: Grace is the only way to live! And that’s also the title we’ve given this message from pastor Ed. So let’s see together why Jesus is all we need, and the freedom that is ours in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

In Matthew chapter seven, Jesus warned us, “Watch out for false prophets!” They come to us in sheep’s clothing, but are really vicious wolves. And they are all around us aren’t they! Whether it be on social media, knocking on our front door, or even in the church we attend. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll see the need to be careful and why we’re to avoid them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we’re spotlighting God’s undying love for you and the lost. Pastor Ed Taylor will have us look at Peter’s sermon in Acts chapter two for inspiration and application. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’ll join pastor Ed Taylor in Galatians chapter four. Leaving the grace of God and taking a giant step down to a performance based relationship with God is a big and tragic mistake. Something the Galatians were starting to do. So the apostle Paul stepped in and reminded them they are already free in Jesus. So why would you leave that? A good word for us to consider as well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we’ll pause to reflect upon our adoption into the family of God. When we were redeemed, we entered into a new relationship with the Heavenly Father. We now receive the full rights as an heir of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed is taking us through the New Testament book of Galatians. We’ll be in chapter four. It’s there we’re given insight into our relationship with the Lord as His adopted children. It’s a wonderful truth that helps to undermine our tendency toward legalism. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We're in Galatians three today. Here in this chapter Paul is laying out a wonderful doctrinal defense for the grace of God. The Galatians had strayed away from a loving relationship with Jesus and the grace He alone provides. Instead they were trying to live up to the law, as so many still do to today. But as we’re learning through Galatians, that only leads to frustration and failure. Let’s join pastor Ed and notice the real purpose of the law which is to drive us to grace and Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor is in the middle of a study in Galatians. In chapter three, the apostle Paul drives home the point that God has promised salvation through Abraham and his seed, Jesus. And God always keeps His promises. The Galatians needed to be reminded of that, as legalists had come into the church telling them the work of Christ wasn’t enough. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

From promises to take our kid to the ballgame, or to do something around the house or at work, we so often fail to keep our promises. God on the otherhand always keeps His promises. That we can count on. And pastor Ed Taylor underscores that today on Abounding Grace through this encouraging study in Galatians chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

God gives us many promises in His Word, but do we believe Him? Truth be told, very often we experience a lapse of faith. Be encouraged to go back to a place of trust! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Open that Bible of yours to Acts chapter two. We plan on being here in this chapter for quite some time as there is so much for us to unpack and apply. If you’ll recall last time we were together the disciples were told to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father. Here in chapter two, that promise arrives! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Have you ever tried to do something that was totally outside your ability and simply couldn’t do it? Maybe it was trying to bench press a few hundred pounds or running a marathon and you fell way short of the mark. Today on Abounding Grace we learn that none of us can become righteous in our own effort. Simply put, it’s impossible. Instead we ought to by faith believe in and live by the grace of Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

On our last broadcast we were reminded that we’re made right with God by faith in what Jesus did at the cross on our behalf. And that salvation is a gift to receive not achieve. Hear more about this liberating truth from Galatians chapter three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We are saved by grace through faith. In other words Salvation and even growth comes from God and not us! With that said we can so easily drift away from this and start adding fleshly effort into the mix! And that leads to nothing but problems and defeat. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor opens Galatians chapter three and uncovers important instruction about the grace of God that we can all benefit from! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

If defeat and struggle describes your life today, listen to Abounding Grace, as pastor Ed Taylor will help you see the victory is already yours in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Are you living in a perpetual state of defeat and struggle? Many Christians are. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor points the way to victory. The good news is you don’t have to live a life full of struggle. You can walk in victory thanks to Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We all face decisions or situations, big and small, every day! But do you try to figure it out on your own? A much better way to go is to look to the Lord in prayer, and wait upon God. Today we’ll join pastor Ed in Acts chapter one, where a case could be made that Peter is getting ahead of the Lord. Instead of waiting, like God instructed him to do, he’s acting and putting limitations on God. Let’s see how this applies to our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re back in Galatians today on Abounding Grace. Hypocrisy exists in the church and something we need to be aware of, as it can easily creep into our own lives. When we’re not real or giving the full story it’s displeasing to God. In the latter half of chapter two the apostle Paul is dealing with hypocrisy in the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today on Abounding Grace we’re confronting the sin of hypocrisy. We’ll be in Galatians chapter two. Here the apostle Paul is dealing with hypocrisy in the church, and the hypocrite in this case just may surprise you! But before you look down your nose at them, it would be good for us to look in the mirror to see if we’re guilty of the same. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Today pastor Ed Taylor returns to our study of Galatians, and if we had to sum up the message in a few words I suppose they could be, seeing the grace of God in changed lives. If you’re a Christian you have a testimony, and people need to hear it! So take some time out with us to recall your story of life change. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

We’re saved by grace through faith… as Christians we believe that. But did you realize just as we need grace to start this Christian life, we need God’s grace to grow and live day by day? Freedom is found as we live by grace and allow the Holy Spirit to empower our lives. That’s the emphasis of today’s message from Galatians chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Saul of Tarsus would probably not be one you’d expect to come to Christ... but He did. And that’s the beauty of God’s grace. He can take even the worst of sinners, and no matter what the circumstances are around them, turn that person into a child of God. We’ll hear a testimony of grace today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

Pastor Ed Taylor opens Acts chapter one. And at this particular point in time Judas needs to be replaced, but the disciples were told to wait! Pastor Ed believes on this occasion Peter gets ahead of the Lord and places limitations upon the Lord that he shouldn’t have. Something we’re all prone to do at various times. But as we’ll discover, sometimes God works outside of our expectations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111

If you’re a Christian you have a testimony and the Lord can use it in powerful ways. What a privilege it is to speak of God’s grace that saves us and changes our lives. In Galatians chapter one we run across the Apostle Paul’s testimony. We’ll notice who he was before he was saved, and can’t help but see the big difference after God got a hold of his life. Pastor Ed Taylor will point out how our lives can bring glory to God as well, here today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29?v=20251111